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In this episode, we’re diving deep into the theme of "Resilience
Reimagined," and today’s special guest is Sephora Acheson, a passionate
advocate for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
Sephora brings a wealth of experience to the conversation, having
dedicated over 14 years to this vital work, with the last 8 years
serving as the CEO of one of the nation’s largest organizations focused
on these critical issues.

Sephora shares her personal journey, highlighting the challenges she
faced as a survivor of domestic violence and childhood abuse. She
emphasizes the importance of community and shared experiences, noting
that sometimes we need to “borrow resilience” from the stories of others
to navigate our own struggles. With a foundation rooted in feminism,
Sephora also discusses the evolution of support systems for women and
girls and the need for a holistic approach to addressing family
violence.

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